The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

The Devil: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN-10
0199580995
ISBN-13
9780199580996
Series
The Devil
Category
Religion
Pages
121
Language
English
Published
2012-05-31
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Darren Oldridge

Description

The Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Christian Devil through the history of ideas and the lives of real people.

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